National Partnership staff members are available to assist State Afterschool Coordinators and local sites in the development of exemplary programs. In addition, we offer high-quality, fee-for-service training designed for afterschool project directors, site coordinators, instructors, and afterschool staff from community organizations. Choose from a wide variety of 90-minute to 3-hour sessions, or let us customize a staff development experience of two or more days in length. Browse the topics available here, or contact us for more information.
Staff Professional Development Sessions: Science
Integrating Reading, Technology, and Inquiry-Based Science in Afterschool Programs
This hands-on session emphasizes the use of science trade books and probeware, such as temperature and pH sensors, to provide a rich learning environment for students. Probeware allows students to engage in science inquiry, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and share results with others. In addition to discussing how to encourage students to participate in experiments, a discussion of Dinah Zike's Foldables (graphic 3D organizers) that help student learn science terminology and concepts presented in trade books will be held.
Can We Do Science Today? Afterschool Inquiry
Science learning is often neglected in struggling schools, and afterschool programs can be a significant venue for student inquiry, especially when activities lead to science fair projects. Why's, how-to's, and resources will help you guide and strengthen your students' inquiry and analysis skills through science fair projects.
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